Dec 21, 2025
🇮🇩🌊 Repeat Flash Flood Hits Tourist Area in Indonesia
On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, a repeat flash flood struck the Pelangi Waterfall tourist area in Dompu Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. River levels rose suddenly, causing panic among visitors.
Several people were cut off by strong currents on the opposite riverbank and were unable to escape on their own.
🚨 Thanks to coordinated efforts by emergency services and rescue teams, all trapped individuals were safely evacuated. The operation lasted more than four hours.
📉 Such sudden floods are being recorded more frequently amid intense rainfall and growing weather instability.
